The municipality shall operate the municipal solid waste disposal system and may contract for the day to day operation of the same with a qualified individual or company in the collection and disposal of solid waste. The governing body, for the purpose of defraying the cost of operation of the municipal solid waste disposal system may each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by state law on the actual value of all real estate and personal property within the corporate limits that is subject to taxation. The revenue from said tax shall be known as the Solid Waste System Maintenance Fund. The governing body, or its designee, shall have the direct management and control of the Solid Waste Disposal Department and shall have the authority to adopt rules and regulations for the sanitary and efficient management thereof.
(Ord. 442, passed 4-28-1992)